Stories in the Car: Entertaining Life Lessons for Kids

Rebecca Barnheart
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Buckle up for adventure! Marie, twins Rose and James, baby Dean, Mama, Daddy, and four silly dogs pile into wild imaginary worlds where ballet saves kingdoms, karate chops defeat dragons, and big sisters lead the way. These quick, laugh-out-loud tales celebrate every kind of different, teach kids they can do hard things, and prove that kindness always wins. Perfect for car rides that fly by. Every episode ends with one powerful life lesson your kids will remember long after you arrive. Because the best trips aren't about where you're going—they're about who you become along the way.

Episodes

  1. JAN 29

    James and the Case of the Missing Gloves

    It's freezing cold and James can't find his gloves—because he forgot to put them in his coat yesterday. Rose has HER gloves, and James feels mad at himself, mad at her, and mad at the world. But instead of kicking and screaming, James listens to his inner wise voice, gets in the car, buckles up, and talks to Mama about how he feels. "If you kick and scream, will that find your gloves? ...No." We'd love to hear from YOU! If you have an idea for a Stories in the Car adventure, send it to ⁠storiesinthecar@gmail.com⁠. Your idea might become the next episode!

    8 min

  2. JAN 28

    The Night the Feelings Came to Dinner

    Mama and Daddy have big news—three kids are coming to join the family! But before anyone can react, feelings start showing up in the living room like dinner guests: Excitement, Worry, Jealousy, Sadness, and Anger. When Anger throws a plate, Mama does something surprising—she gives it a hug. "All emotions are welcome. All behaviors are not." We'd love to hear from YOU! If you have an idea for a Stories in the Car adventure, send it to ⁠storiesinthecar@gmail.com⁠. Your idea might become the next episode!

    9 min

  3. JAN 27

    When the Toilet Paper Ran Away

    "WHO USED ALL THE TOILET PAPER?!" When the rolls get tired of being wasted and blamed, they bounce right out the front door! Rose, James, and Marie have to chase them down and learn that everything deserves respect—even the small stuff. "Every time you waste something, you're saying it doesn't matter. And everything matters. Even us." We'd love to hear from YOU! If you have an idea for a Stories in the Car adventure, send it to ⁠storiesinthecar@gmail.com⁠. Your idea might become the next episode!

    5 min

  4. JAN 22

    The Great Penguin Pile-Up

    What happens when a family of penguins tries to get into a car... all at the same time? Squishing, smooshing, and someone sitting on Grandma's head! Rose and James teach them the secret: back seat in first, out last. A hilarious story about respect, order, and NOT bulldozing! "HAROLD. My head is NOT a seat cushion!" We'd love to hear from YOU! If you have an idea for a Stories in the Car adventure, send it to storiesinthecar@gmail.com. Your idea might become the next episode!

    8 min

  5. JAN 22

    Ember's Scales and the Question That Mattered

    Rose wants to paint her dragon friend's beautiful scales—but James reminds her she forgot something important: she didn't ask first. A gentle story about how even nice things require permission, and real friendship means letting someone choose what happens to their own body. "Even dragons get to decide what happens to their own scales." We'd love to hear from YOU! If you have an idea for a Stories in the Car adventure, send it to ⁠storiesinthecar@gmail.com⁠. Your idea might become the next episode!

    6 min

  6. JAN 22

    The Incredible Shrinking Duplo Adventure

    Rose and James shrink to Duplo-size while fighting over a toy! Suddenly the motorcycle is real-sized and the airplane can actually FLY. But they'll only get to enjoy the adventure if they learn to take turns. "The one who shares the ride gets the bigger adventure." We'd love to hear from YOU! If you have an idea for a Stories in the Car adventure, send it to ⁠storiesinthecar@gmail.com⁠. Your idea might become the next episode!

    6 min

  7. JAN 21

    The Unicorn Who Forgot She Could Fly

    A beautiful unicorn named Lumina lands in the backyard—but she's terrified to fly because she fell once, long ago. Rose, James, and Marie climb on her back to help her remember that her wings have always known what to do. "What if the most magical creature in the world forgot she was magic?" We'd love to hear from YOU! If you have an idea for a Stories in the Car adventure, send it to ⁠storiesinthecar@gmail.com⁠. Your idea might become the next episode!

    10 min

  8. JAN 21

    The Great Cheerios Ocean Adventure

    James complains breakfast is boring—until he and Rose SHRINK and splash into his cereal bowl! Floating in a milky ocean, James panics. But Rose teaches him that breathing can make even the biggest problems feel smaller. "What if your cereal bowl became an ocean... and the only way out was to breathe?" We'd love to hear from YOU! If you have an idea for a Stories in the Car adventure, send it to ⁠storiesinthecar@gmail.com⁠. Your idea might become the next episode!

    7 min

  9. JAN 21

    The Twins and the Worry Monster Under the Bed

    Rose and James can't sleep—something's under the bed. But when they look, they find a fuzzy little Worry Monster who's just as scared as they are. Together, they learn that worries aren't enemies; they're just frightened thoughts that need a little kindness. "What if the monster under your bed was more scared of YOU?" We'd love to hear from YOU! If you have an idea for a Stories in the Car adventure, send it to ⁠storiesinthecar@gmail.com⁠. Your idea might become the next episode!

    10 min

  10. JAN 21

    Welcome to Stories in the Car

    Meet the crew! In this quick intro, you'll learn all about the adventurers who'll be tumbling through every tale: Marie, the creative big sister who sees the world her own special way. Rose and James, five-year-old twins who bring ballet leaps and karate chops to every challenge. Baby Dean, the giggly sidekick. Mama and Daddy, who somehow keep this circus rolling. And four goofy dogs—Max, Mia, Walter, and Ana—who never miss an adventure. Hit play, say hi to your new favorite family, and get ready for stories that make car rides fly by and life lessons that stick.

    1 min

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Buckle up for adventure! Marie, twins Rose and James, baby Dean, Mama, Daddy, and four silly dogs pile into wild imaginary worlds where ballet saves kingdoms, karate chops defeat dragons, and big sisters lead the way. These quick, laugh-out-loud tales celebrate every kind of different, teach kids they can do hard things, and prove that kindness always wins. Perfect for car rides that fly by. Every episode ends with one powerful life lesson your kids will remember long after you arrive. Because the best trips aren't about where you're going—they're about who you become along the way.

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